Genetically modified mosquitoes are one of many new tools that could help with the control of mosquito populations and prevent the species' ...
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Chigger mites in their larval stage are serious parasitic pests of humans and animals. In their nymphal and adult stages, they are a...
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Tick populations are rising in Alabama. Ticks thrive in high humidity situations. The recent hot weather and heavy rainfall the state has re...
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If you see long-legged flies in your garden or yard, don’t grab insecticide. These beneficial predators help reduce many insect pests.
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With summer heat and mosquito activity peaking, it is a good time for a refresher on ways to prevent mosquito bites.
Mosquitos can surviv...
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Do rain gardens attract mosquitoes?
If built correctly, your rain garden should not host mosquitoes. Mosquito larvae require 2 to 3 days of...
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Brantley, E., N. Dictson, L. Bell, A. Graham, A. James, and R. Kuntz. 2019. Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource ...
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Organic soil amendments can be a beneficial and cost-effective alternative to fertilizers. But you need to know the right ones to ap...
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When natural disasters strike, you must take care of yourself and your family first. There are serious problems to deal with before recovery...
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Rain gardens catch, filter, and hold stormwater. They are simple gardens designed in pocket-like depressions to capture rainwater fr...
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How can you be a Citizen Scientist? Citizen science "engages people of all ages in personal experiences of nature around them and enables th...
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Estimating the Age of Goats and Sh...
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